Brown Bears 80, Cornell Big Red 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Cornell Big Red
Cornell Big Red defeated Brown Bears 86–80 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 14:54 swung win probability 53% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Brown Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bears | 45 | 35 | 80 |
| Cornell Big Red | 46 | 40 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 14:54 swung win probability 53% → 95%.
Why Brown Bears lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 14:54 (win probability 53% → 95% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bears | 8–0 | H1 16:46 | 66% → 36% |
| Cornell Big Red | 11–0 | H2 14:54 | 53% → 95% |